Los Angeles at Phoenix

The Clippers are playing outstanding defense this season, unlike last year, and it shows as the oddsmakers haven't adjusted yet. LA is on a 6-1 run UNDER the total and the UNDER is 5-1 in Clippers last six against a team with a losing S.U. record. They hold opponents to .426% shooting (third in the NBA). Phoenix is overvalued with totals and the UNDER is 5-1 in Suns last six home games. The Clippers bench contained the Suns in the last meeting, a 117-99 victory over Phoenix on Dec. 8, holding the Suns to 16 points in the fourth quarter. The UNDER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings and the line value is with a slower paced first half than oddsmakers expect. Play the Clippers/Suns First Half UNDER the Total.